Got data - now what?


Understanding Teacher Reports (PDF)

Looking at the class level data
  • Video from NWEA: Benefits of MAP reports for teachers (~ 5minutes)
  • Report: Class breakdown by Overall RIT (RIT band ranges) - visual picture of general performance of the class
    • Video on how to generate the Class by RIT report
    • Questions using a sample report:
      • What subject, grade, and test time frame is this report?
      • Which student has the highest RIT score?
      • Which student has the lowest?
      • Which student has the median?
      • Which goal area has the highest mean?
      • Which goal area has the lowest?
      • Applying the 2011 Norm datato the report
        • The student with the highest RIT score is performing most like what grade level?
        • The student with the lowest RIT score is performing most like what grade level?
        • The student with the median RIT score is performing most like what grade level and what term?
  • Report: Class breakdown by Goal (dig into to specific content area) - identify academic strengths and areas of concern for individuals
    • What instructional decisions can you make based on this data?
    • How can you access DesCartes from this report?
  • RIT Charts Highlight what students can do along the different points of the continuum

Looking at the student level data
  • Report: Individual Student Progress Report
    • What are three things you would point out to the student and/or parents on the report?